Artist Moniker: HK Locks

Artist Name: Kalu Isaiah

Inspiration Poem: The City Holds Our Colors

Artwork Description

The City of Makers centers the creative energy of Lagos’ people—individuals from diverse backgrounds who, in their own ways, contribute to a shared, ever-evolving cityscape. The mural highlights the spirit of collective building: artisans, dreamers, innovators, and everyday workers whose hands, ideas, and stories form the living architecture of Lagos.

Rendered in layered imagery and grounded, intentional tones, the artwork reflects the city’s dual nature—challenging yet full of possibility. It captures the rhythm of a place where resilience shapes identity and where creativity becomes a tool for survival, expression, and transformation.

The City of Makers honours Lagos as a place shaped by its people: builders, workers, creators, and dreamers whose collective effort gives the city its pulse, its colour, and its enduring spirit.